A winning attitude goes a long way

Last week we came across an old yellow piece of paper that was stained and had holes in it that we had written about several years ago. It was titled “Winners Vs. Losers.” We thought there would be no better time to be reminded what it takes for Clinton, Okla,. to be know as a city of winners.

Throw out the empties

A fellow I know was grousing about the past year. His birthday was coming up and he felt, once again, that this year failed to meet his expectations.

This year’s top 10 religious stories

There was never any question whether the global coronavirus pandemic would be named the most important religion-news story of 2020. The question was which faithdriven COVID-19 story would top the Religion News Association's Top 10 list.

Hope for 2021 based on optimism

With vaccines heading to the drugstore, with a new Congress and new president taking power, and with the darkest day of the winter 10 days in the past, there is reason to feel a fresh sense of optimism. And optimism is more than a feeling. It is a tool.

Things that made us smile in 2020

One important word during 2020 was improvise! From online and drive-in church services to curb delivery from local businesses and restaurants, people adapted the best they could during the pandemic.

Jech believes better times lie ahead

As we prepare for the 2021 legislative session, Senate Pro Tempore Greg Treat recently announced committee leadership and assignments.

Dem’s trying to control espionage scandal

House Democratic leaders are trying to keep the espionage scandal surrounding Intelligence Committee member Rep. Eric Swalwell under tight control. But it's going to be an uphill battle.

Good results from a flawed process

Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford tOday issued a statement following passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which includes targeted relief in response to the coronavirus pandemic. “Oklahomans and Americans have endured a year with too many challenges.

2020 Red Tornado football

We are extremely proud of the 2020 Clinton Red Tornado football team! Very few would have bet money during the season the Red Tornadoes would make it to the state title game. But because of their determination they did – and that should make us all proud!

Most misused word during 2020 election

Looking at reporting and discussion of the 2020 presidential campaign, has any word been misused as often as "misinformation"? In much political debate, it was used to mean "information I don't like," rather than something that was provably false.